S.L. 37.9 Art. 2Assignment of Police powers. Cap. 37.

(1) A Customs official, when authorized by the

Commissioner, shall, in addition to the powers and duties assigned to him under the Customs Ordinance, be empowered to exercise all the powers and duties as are by law vested in an officer of the

Executive Police in any place set out in the Schedule in connection with an offence committed or suspected of having been committed.

(2) Before any such official shall exercise any of the roles referred to in sub-regulation (1), he shall take the following oath: "I ........................................ do solemnly swear/affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the people and the Republic of Malta and its Constitution, and that I will faithfully serve the said Republic in my service as a Customs official and with the powers given to me as an officer of the Executive Police, according to law, without fear or favour, attraction or hate. (So help me God)": Provided that such functions, powers and duties as are by law reserved to officers holding the rank not below that of inspector of Police shall only be exercisable by officials not below the rank of Customs officer as listed in the Annual Financial Estimates in virtue of the Public Finance Management Act.

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